NIOSH partners with manufacturer to develop silica dust filtration tool

NIOSH and Benetech Inc. have jointly developed the Dustinator, a silica dust filtration system that can be retrofitted to mine equipment and reduces respirable crystalline silica exposure by up to 93%. The new tool addresses a critical occupational health hazard for workers in mining and construction operations.

Washington — A newly available silica dust filtration system can reduce up to 93% of respirable crystalline silica at mine sites, NIOSH claims. Developed in a partnership between the agency and Benetech Inc., a manufacturer of safe bulk material handling solutions, the Dustinator can be retrofitted…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.